Articles by Ida Axling
Broker distribution could be powerful for us, says Neos’ Matt Poll
Connected home provider is working with Aviva to create a home proposition for brokers, following the insurer taking majority stake in the InsurTech start-up.
Henshalls buys Bayliss & Cooke
Newport-based broker says it aims to keep the Bayliss & Cooke brand, with all 14 staff remaining with the firm.
Quizzical questions: 15 March 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
ICB Group reveals profit rise in 2018
Broker was recently bought by French firm Verlingue.
InsurTech Futures: Board launches legal kit for start-ups
New UK Insurtech Board aims to help start-ups partner with incumbent insurers and brokers.
Government to launch operational review of IPT
Insurance industry welcomes review into fairness and efficiency of IPT, but the ABI pledges to continue its campaign to keep the rate from increasing further.
Aviva to focus on commercial lines growth
Phil Bayles and Rob Townened discuss the provider's UK results, new CEO Maurice Tulloch, and future plans for brokers.
FCA fines The Carphone Warehouse £29m for mis-selling insurance
Huge penalty levied by the watchdog after a whistleblower sounded the alarm and the FCA launched an investigation which found firm failed to train staff to give suitable advice.
David Ross attends court as Gallagher v Ardonagh trial commences
Court hears lawyers from both sides outline their arguments on first day of the 12-day long trial.
Expletive-laden broker spat court documents exposed
Gallagher vs Ardonagh: Skeleton argument alleges Simon Matson called former employee a “complicated fat arab” but Gallagher described the defence claims as a “blatant…attempt to distract”.
Broker Summit 2019: Motor insurance "will be blown away" by autonomous vehicles
Digital Partners CEO Andrew Rear tells brokers that the personal lines market will "substantially shrink" in the near future.
Profit soars at Admiral in 2018
But the provider's UK household segment reports loss after weather impact.
Aviva reports UK profit rise for 2018
Combined operating ratio remained flat at 93.8%.
Morgan Clark joins Biba
Loss assessor becomes associate member of the broker trade body.
Hiscox and Lloyd's among new Insurtech UK members
The InsurTech body, which launched in November, has added a number of associate members and partners.
Aon considers bid for Willis - report
Reports suggest the two brokers have held preliminary talks about a potential deal.
GWP and operating profit fall at Direct Line in 2018
Broker business NIG's GWP was flat, while the number of in-force policies grew.
Industry urged to tackle dual pricing
Citizens Advice calls for dual pricing discussion to “begin from the assumption that pricing differences are unfair” at Parliamentary meeting of regulators and trade bodies.
HSB unveils construction products on Acturis
Provider claims first to go live on the Acturis e-trading platform with stand-alone construction products available to brokers.
Market welcomes Tulloch to Aviva CEO role
Brokers say internal hire is positive for Aviva's future and reflects how the insurer views the general insurance sector.
News analysis: Brokers branch out into Europe as Brexit countdown continues
As the uncertainty over Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement drags on, many brokers have made moves to try to offset any changes to rules governing trade with European Union countries
Maurice Tulloch wins race to be Aviva CEO
He replaces Mark Wilson, who went on gardening leave in October last year.
Acturis reveals new minority shareholder
New backer replaces former investor Summit Partners and follows Insurance Age revealing last month that the software house was seeking fresh investment.
Erskine Murray awarded Chartered status
Broker says it is committed to professionalism after "rigorous" process.